-How to create and adapt tools for personal, academic, career, and financial success

-How to practice academic and social skills in different contexts and adapt when necessary

-How to navigate college environment and utilize resources (time, energy, focus, finances, campus resources, mentors/instructors) to reach goals

To master our SLO's students would:

Clearly explain and apply our course concepts and theories to their own learning processes and

demonstrate this understanding through assignments and/or exams.

Identify and use effective learning strategies, showing improved academic performance and the ability to adapt strategies to different subjects and life scenarios.

Demonstrate strong academic and interpersonal skills, effectively exploring,setting and achieving their goals, and showing growth in both personal and professional areas.

1. Foundation for Success

• Purpose: To provide a strong foundation in understanding how learning, cognition, and motivation work.

• Value: This knowledge helps students become more effective learners, enabling them to achieve their academic goals and excel in their studies.

2. Practical Skills

• Purpose: To teach practical learning strategies and techniques.

• Value: These skills are not only useful for their current studies but also for lifelong learning and adapting to new challenges in their careers and personal lives.

3. Personal Growth

• Purpose: To foster personal growth and self-awareness.

• Value: By understanding their own learning processes and motivations, students can develop greater self-confidence and resilience, which are crucial for personal development.

4. Interpersonal Skills

• Purpose: To enhance academic and interpersonal skills.

• Value: Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills are essential for building relationships and succeeding in collaborative environments, both in college and beyond.

5. Holistic Development

• Purpose: To support holistic development by integrating academic, career, and personal goals.

• Value: Students learn to balance and integrate different aspects of their lives, leading to a more fulfilling and well-rounded experience.

6. Empowerment

• Purpose: To empower students to take control of their learning journey.

• Value: By equipping them with the tools and strategies to succeed, students feel more empowered and capable of achieving their goals.

By highlighting these aspects, students will see our course as a valuable investment in their future, providing them with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in all areas of their lives.

What percent of Alamo Promise students do not return at all?

How do the above numbers compare to students that do not receive Alamo Promise?

SLO 1 ...apply psychological theories of learning, cognition, and motivation.

Students need to understand learning from a neurological perspective (memory, intent to learning, chunking, rehearsal, etc.), neuroplasticity, and the impact that growth mindset, locus of control and self-efficacy have on them as learners. Students should reflect on theory of andragogy within the context of learning and motivation.

SLO 2...apply effective learning strategies

Students need to identify specific learning strategies based on personality factors and learning preferences as well as active reading and metacognitive strategies.

SLO 3...evaluate and implement academic and interpersonal skills needed to achieve college, career, and personal goals.

Students must be able to identify and utilize relevant campus resources; compose SMART goals; understand and apply components of time and priority management in relation to goals; address areas of strengths and weaknesses with regards to emotional intelligence; apply information literacy and academic integrity when composing essays, class discussion entries, etc.; develop basic financial literacy skills; use self assessment to identify, explore, and plan for a career; exhibit job readiness skills including resume preparation, interview skills, professional dress, etc.

1. Do you have a drivers license? If yes- do you have access to a car during your class time.

2. If no- what are your options to come to campus each day?

3. Are you a caretaker for any family members?

• what’s expected of them as a college student, both academically and personally

• how to manage their time effectively, balance assignments and deadlines, and stay organized to reduce stress

• about how to get involved on campus and create a supportive network

• about how to advocate for their own needs

• that challenges are part of the learning process and that it’s okay to fail as long as they learn from it